Executive
/ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or group of people having administrative or managerial authority in an organization.
/ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
A person or group with managerial responsibility.
The company's executive team announced record profits.
💡 Simply: Imagine the boss of a big company. That person, or a group of them, are the executives! They make decisions and make sure everything runs smoothly. Like, if a store's executive decides to lower prices to attract more customers.
👶 For kids: The boss or a group of bosses who make important decisions for a company or a country.
More Examples
The new law was proposed by the executive branch of government.
She is a highly respected executive in the tech industry.
How It's Used
"The company's executives met to discuss the quarterly report."
"The President is the chief executive of the United States."
Relating to or having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
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Having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
The executive decisions made by the CEO had a significant impact on the company.
💡 Simply: If something is 'executive,' it means it's about making sure things *happen*. Like the 'executive branch' of the government makes sure the laws that are passed are carried out.
👶 For kids: Like something that helps make things happen or get done.
More Examples
The executive order was quickly implemented.
The committee has executive power over all company matters.
How It's Used
"The executive branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws."
"The executive powers of the CEO are considerable."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Executive order
A directive issued by the president or another executive officer.
"The president issued an executive order to address the environmental crisis."
Executive suite
A set of offices for top-level executives.
"The company's executive suite is located on the top floor."
From Late Latin *executus*, past participle of *exequi* ("to execute, carry out"), from *ex-* ("out") + *sequi* ("to follow"). The word's meaning evolved from "one who carries out" to a person in a management position.
The term 'executive' began to appear in English legal and political texts in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, initially referring to the act of carrying out laws or decisions.
Memory tip
Think of the person in charge; they 'execute' the plan.
Word Origin
"to execute, carry out"